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Sotheby’s Will Auction a First Printing of the U.S. Constitution, One of Only Two in Private Hands

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Sotheby's will auction the "Adrian Van Sinderen Constitution" in New York on Dec. 13. It's one of only 13 copies of the final text of the U.S. Constitution known to exist. The auction house estimates that the copy will sell for at least $20 million to $30 million.

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USA Today

Rare copy of U.S. Constitution goes up for auction

Sotheby's auction house is selling one of only two known copies of the official edition of the U.S. Constitution. The manuscript will be auctioned in New York on December 13 and holds an estimated value of $20-30 million. (Nov. 1) (AP video: David R. Martin)

1 year ago·United States

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CBS News

Rare first-edition copy of U.S. Constitution up for auction

Sotheby's estimates it will sell for anywhere from $20 to $30 million.

1 year ago

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npr

A rare copy of the first printing of the U.S. Constitution is going up for auction

The document last went up for auction in 1894. After the new auction was announced, the group that crowdfunded an attempt to buy a similar copy last year told NPR, "We're looking into it."

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Forbes

One Of The Only Original U.S. Constitution Copies Still In Private Hands Is Up For Sale

Another copy sold for $43.2 million at auction last year to billionaire Ken Griffin after he outbid ConstitutionDAO.

1 year ago·United States

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Observer

Sotheby’s Will Auction a First Printing of the U.S. Constitution, One of Only Two in Private Hands

Sotheby’s hopes the upcoming sale of a copy of the Constitution will match last year’s record-breaking $43.2 million auction.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Wisconsin Public Radio

A rare copy of the first printing of the U.S. Constitution is going up for auction

Updated November 1, 2022 at 1:41 PM ET Only two copies from the first printing of the final text o

1 year ago·Madison, United States

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Sotheby’s Will Auction a First Printing of the U.S. Constitution, One of Only Two in Private Hands

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Rare copy of U.S. Constitution goes up for auction

Rare copy of U.S. Constitution goes up for auction

Rare first-edition copy of U.S. Constitution up for auction

Rare first-edition copy of U.S. Constitution up for auction

A rare copy of the first printing of the U.S. Constitution is going up for auction

A rare copy of the first printing of the U.S. Constitution is going up for auction

One Of The Only Original U.S. Constitution Copies Still In Private Hands Is Up For Sale

One Of The Only Original U.S. Constitution Copies Still In Private Hands Is Up For Sale

Sotheby’s Will Auction a First Printing of the U.S. Constitution, One of Only Two in Private Hands

Sotheby’s Will Auction a First Printing of the U.S. Constitution, One of Only Two in Private Hands

A rare copy of the first printing of the U.S. Constitution is going up for auction

A rare copy of the first printing of the U.S. Constitution is going up for auction

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